February 3, 2009
University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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I welcome you to attend Much Ado About Nothing, the first production of Shakespeare on our University Theatre stage. This production will be performed by students who have recently completed my advanced acting topics class in the performance of Shakespeare.
 British and brought up on a rich diet of the Royal Shakespeare Company whilst a student in Shakespeare's own home county - wonderful leafy Warwickshire - I have a specific passion for teaching and directing Shakespeare. This production promises a fun contemporary edge and flavor - set in California in the early post-war years of the 1940's - yet stays true to the musicality of the text and Shakespeare's particular genius for language, thought and humanity.
The production runs Wednesday, February 4th through Sunday, February 8th - don't miss out on all the fun! P lease be a part of our publicity team - forward this e-mail to a friend or print out a poster and hang it up at work or school. We appreciate your help!
Also, read in this edition of the e-newsletter about our Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival participation. We are proud of our talented students!
We look forward to seeing you,
Eric Prince
Artistic Director
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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING |
 Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, directed by Eric Prince.
Sigh no more ladies, sigh no more. Men were deceivers ever, One foot in sea, and one on shore, To one thing constant never...
Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's most exciting and challenging comedies, especially for the wit and wonderful characterization of its two sparring lovers Benedick and Beatrice.
Colorado State University is fortunate to possess what is undoubtedly one of the best stages in the region for the presentation of Shakespeare. The intimacy and openness of our University Thrust Theatre, along with the excellence of its technical resources and the wizardry of our professional personnel, guarantees a rewarding as well as entertaining evening.
This production promises a fun contemporary edge and flavor, being set in California sometime in the early post-war years of the 1940's yet - as director Eric Prince is eager to qualify - staying true to the musicality of the text and Shakespeare's particular genius for language, thought and humanity.
When & Where: February 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 8 at 2:00 p.m., University Theatre, UCA, $7/CSU students, $7/youth (ages 6 - 17), $14/seniors, $16/public BUY TICKETS
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| STUDENT PROFILES |
MEET THE CAST
 Phoebe Piper - Beatrice - Phoebe is a Theatre/Interior Design major and is a Junior at CSU. She recently performed the lead role of Grusha in last fall's production of Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Piper looks forward to doing more shows at CSU and thanks her family and friends for their support. READ MORE
 Matt Block - Benedick - Matt holds his Bachelor of Arts in theatre with a concentration in performing arts and a minor in Spanish from Colorado State University. Recent past credits include Simon in The Caucasian Chalk Circle, and Darrell in The Distance From Here, which will compete in this years Kennedy Center American Collegiate Theatre Festival in February. He would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support and encouragement to shoot for the stars. READ MORE
 Joanna Sintek - Hero - Joanna is a junior Wildlife Biology major and this is her 4th production at CSU. She has been seen in Hamlet and The Caucasian Chalk Circle, and played Lulu in The Birthday Party. READ MORE
 Robyn Dulye - Margaret - Robyn is a Junior Performing Arts Major at Colorado State University. READ MORE
 Dustin Demonja - Stage Manager - Dustin is a 4th year student at Colorado State University majoring in Theatre and Photography. While a student as CSU he has directed two full length plays and stage managed six major productions. READ MORE |
PREVIEW CSU THEATRE STUDENT'S REGIONAL COMPETITION MATERIAL
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 Colorado State University's Theatre Program has been selected to participate in the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), which will take place in Moscow, Idaho from February 16 - 20. In preparation for the competition, there are two opportunities for local audiences to preview the student's competitive materials.
Preview The Distance From Here - Directed by Program Director Walton Jones, Neil LaBute's The Distance From Here has been invited to compete for regional excellence and the opportunity to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Distance was performed by CSU Theatre this past fall and is an intense look at the dark side of American suburbia.
When & Where
Wednesday, February 11, 8:00 p.m., Studio Theatre at the University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St. Tickets are free of charge, reservations are not required, and donations are accepted.
Fundraiser Benefitting Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Competitors - Another opportunity available at the KCACTF Regional Competition is the chance for students to win the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship, an award that celebrates the nation's finest student actors and the craft that enables them to create compelling and truthful characterizations. The competition showcases actors in two (2) two-person scenes and a monologue or song for candidates who advance to the final rounds of competition.
Attend a performance of the prepared scenes with a reception hosted by the student group Willing Suspension of Disbelief (WSOD); exceptional design projects of theatre students from the past semester will also be showcased.
When & Where
Friday, February 13, 8:00 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St. Tickets are $10 per person at the door with 100% of the proceeds going toward the cost of participating in the KCACTF Region VII competition. | |
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Don't miss out on the Pick 6 Music Pass where you can get tickets to 6 concerts for the price of 5 - on sale through March 25. Pass is for admission to 5 Ensemble/Virtuoso Series Concerts and 1 Guest Artist Performance for just $55. A $10 savings over buying individual tickets! Contact the Box Office at 970.491.TIXS or online at www.csutix.com. | |
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